@State Dec 2021 Featured Jobs

Student assistant (graphic design/web)
SDSU Communication Services in the Division of Student Affairs and Campus Diversity

Wage: $15/hour

Hours:12-20 hours per week

Deadline: Jan. 31, 11:55 p.m. PST

Description: Planning a career in graphic design or web, and looking to bolster your portfolio and resumé? Would a part-time job on campus help you complete an internship class?

Join an SDSU team that provides students with information about how they can connect with other students and opportunities at SDSU and provides students, faculty and staff with information about resources and support that improve equity and inclusion in our diverse campus community

Qualifications:

• Possess strong editing and production skills for print and web projects.
• Create and produce marketing materials that include, but not limited to: posters, rave cards, concept logos, brochures, e-newsletters, flyers, digital banners and advertisements.
• Prepare and finalize digital and print files.
• Must be able to work at minimum of 10 hours each week during the academic year.
• Must present a design portfolio and have basic understanding of graphic design concepts and skills.
• Must be familiar with Mac platform and Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator).
• Must be familiar with print and digital formats (native files, JPG, TIFF, PNG, EPS, PDF, etc.).
• Access to Federal Work-Study funding a plus.
• HTML/CSS knowledge in a CMS environment a plus.

The graphic design appointment is for the spring semester. There is the possibility of a summer appointment.

If you're interested in joining our team, send your current resumé and a reel or samples of your work to:
Catherine Snapp
Director, Communication Services ([email protected])

Student assistant (videography)
SDSU Communication Services in the Division of Student Affairs and Campus Diversity

Wage: $15/hour

Hours:12-20 hours per week

Deadline: Jan. 31, 11:55 p.m. PST

Description: Planning a career in communications, film or video production and looking to bolster your reel and resumé? Would a part-time job on campus help you complete an internship class?

Join an SDSU team that provides students with information about how they can connect with other students and opportunities at SDSU and provides students, faculty and staff with information about resources and support that improve equity and inclusion in our diverse campus community

Qualifications:

• Our student videographers help storyboard, shoot and edit short videos for social media, websites and events, as well as shoot and produce longer videos for events, websites and, occasionally, instructional purposes.
• Our videographers also edit videos submitted by our partners around the university and crew for each other as needed.
• We prefer experience shooting with a video camera and basic knowledge of lighting and audio. We use Premiere Pro or iMovie. Borrow our equipment or use your own.
•  Experience shooting DSLR photos and using PhotoShop or Lightroom or Adobe Illustrator is a plus

The videographer appointment is for the spring semester. There is the possibility of a summer appointment.

If you're interested in joining our team, send your current resumé and a reel or samples of your work to:
Catherine Snapp
Director, Communication Services ([email protected])

Student-Athlete Academic Tutor
SDSU Student-Athlete Academic Support Services

Wage: $15/hour

Deadline: Jan. 31, 11:55 p.m. PST

Description: Student-Athlete Academic Support Services hires qualified tutors to meet with student-athletes and assist them in a wide variety of subject areas. Tutors are expected to help student-athletes master content, understand assignments, work through problems and improve their study skills. Tutoring is not a replacement for classroom instruction; rather, it serves as supplementary support to help student-athletes succeed in their courses.

We are especially interested in tutors for business prep courses (econ, MIS, accounting), stats, writing, criminal justice, ASL, sociology, and sciences, but we are in need of tutors for a wide range of subjects. Please include in your cover letter a list of courses you would be confident tutoring.

This position is part time and will likely be in person for the spring 2022 semester. Tutors can expect to work between five to 20 hours per week, depending on availability and tutoring demand. Applicants should have the ability to work evenings (preferred), the availability to tutor at least five hours per week (10 or more is preferred) and the ability to commit to tutoring for the duration of spring semester.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong knowledge base in one or more specific subject areas
• B or better in the class(es) for which the student-athlete is being tutored or a demonstrated proficiency in the course material
• Personable, understanding and patient
• Ability to work with diverse populations of learners at various skill levels
• Understanding of and commitment to academic integrity
• Flexible schedule and ability to work evenings
• Previous teaching or tutoring experience (preferred)
• At least 30 college units earned (preferred)
• Current student enrolled in courses

Employer Profile: Student-Athlete Academic Support Services aspires to be a national leader among student-athlete academic support programs.

The mission of Student-Athlete Academic Support Services is to uphold the ideals of San Diego State University and its intercollegiate athletics department. SAASS instills the value of education through creating a culture of academic integrity and professional development in order to enhance the holistic student-athlete experience. SAASS is dedicated to meeting the unique demands of student-athletes by integrating a support system of campus and community resources.

Administrative Student Assistant - Social Media (Federal Work Study)
SDSU School of Public Health

Wage: $16/hour

Deadline: Dec. 20, 11:55 p.m. PST

Description: Under immediate supervision of faculty and staff in the School of Public Health, the administrative student assistant will help out with a number of tasks of high priority to the school (five hours per week), with particular emphasis on:

• Social media communications
• Coordination with schoolwide newsletters and news releases
• Interface with student groups
• Website content organization, in tandem with website manager, to go along with social media feeds

Qualifications:

• Must be eligible for federal work study.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment; demonstrated typing skills on computer software (including Microsoft Word and Excel); and ability to learn office procedures. The student must be familiar with Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and other sites.
• Candidates must possess basic knowledge of English grammar, spelling and punctuation and knowledge of standard business rules of formatting. Ability to effectively communicate with students, faculty and other staff is essential, both orally and in writing.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Candidates must have previous experience in an office environment – interacting with numerous team members – and have the ability to assess necessary tasks and follow through with minimal supervision

Employer Profile: The School of Public Health at San Diego State University was founded in 1980 as part of the university’s new focus on health and human services. One of four nationally accredited schools of public health in California and located in one of the most vibrant and culturally diverse areas in the country, the SPH provides many opportunities for education, research and community involvement to advance the state of knowledge in different health disciplines and to improve the population’s health.

Student Aide (Federal Work Study Required)
SDSU School in the Park

Wage: $15/hour

Deadline: Dec. 31, 1 p.m. PST

Description: School in the Park (in Balboa Park) is looking for five or six work-study students to work as interns during the school year. The job involves aiding in lunch and snack supervision, as well as working with third- through eighth-grade students in museum classrooms and the zoo.

The job takes place in Balboa Park, so transportation is a necessity. Interested students would need to be available at least two days per week, from 10:30 a.m. - 3 or 3:30 p.m. or 11 a.m. – 4 p.m

This is an excellent opportunity for prospective elementary and middle school teachers to gain valuable experience working with children. You must qualify for work-study to be considered.

Contact Debbie Higdon ([email protected]) for more information.

Employer Profile: School in the Park is a multivisit museum program that blends formal and informal learning by utilizing the rich resources of museums and educational institutions in Balboa Park in San Diego. The program is designed with standards-based curriculum to integrate what is learned at school with authentic learning connections from the Park institutions. School in the Park significantly alters the “normal” educational setting and methodologies for students and teachers by moving “school” into the larger community. This structured program focuses on high student expectations, alignment with state education standards and authentic learning activities as students spend their time learning and gaining new experiences within museum settings.

Human Resources Student Assistant (Federal Work Study)
SDSU Center for Human Resources

Wage: $15/hour

Deadline: Dec. 31, 8 a.m. PST

Description: Provide customer service to visitors of the Center for Human Resources. This includes SDSU faculty, staff, students, new hires, volunteers and prospective employees. Support HR staff from various units with special projects. Assist with incoming inquiries; respond or refer inquiries as appropriate. Scan and index various documents into the content management system. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Must have federal work study funds.
• Must be able to work in person/on campus.
• Skill in providing outstanding customer service virtually as well as via email, phone and in person.
• Strong communication skills, including active listening skills.
• Attention to detail and consistency.
• Ability to follow written procedures and oral instructions.
• Ability to keep information confidential.
• Ability to work individually or within a team.
• Punctual and reliable.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to use general office equipment: computers, fax machines, copiers, multiline telephones, etc.
• Ability to work with frequent interruptions.

We are currently operating in-person, please email Belen Gamino at [email protected] if you have questions on the position

Preferred Work Hours:
Flexible availability Monday through Friday 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m

Employer Profile: San Diego State University is a place of knowledge, experience and impact. It is one of the oldest institutions in California, with 400,000+ living alumni and many more friends in the community who have a stake in its future. At SDSU, diversity and excellence go hand in hand. The university celebrates diversity and inclusion, embracing a broad definition of diversity that includes people of every race, religion, gender, ethnicity, veterans, people with varying abilities and members of the LGBTQ+ community. SDSU hires individuals with a commitment to working effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds.

Research Intern, Online Surveys
Rescue / The Behavior Change Agency

Wage: $18/hour

Deadline: Dec. 31, 10 a.m. PST

Description: We are looking for a dynamic, high-performing research intern to support our online survey team with survey programming and project management tasks. The ideal candidate has a passion for behavior change and experience in completing detail-oriented tasks in a deadline-driven environment. The research intern will be expected to work 16 to 29 hours per week, with the schedule to be determined upon hire.

• Support online survey programming development in Qualtrics
• Support social media recruitment / monitoring
• Conduct fraud review and incentive distribution for online surveys
• Perform survey data quality review and conduct data entry
• Assist with report drafting and formatting and secondary research and literature reviews as needed
• Support qualitative and quantitative data analysis and draft reports
• Comfortable working on sensitive research topics that may include projects with a focus on individuals who are susceptible to or have experience using substances, individuals who have experienced adverse childhood experiences, as well as individuals experiencing mental health challenges;

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma/GED
• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks or projects simultaneously
• Proven ability to work autonomously and effectively in teams
• Comfortable working and interacting with people of all backgrounds and ages
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Background or interest in health, research and communications

Preferred Qualifications:

• Non-tobacco use is highly preferred because we only have tobacco-free environments, and it is also consistent with our tobacco-prevention campaign goals.

Employer Profile: Rescue is a full-service marketing agency with a mission to make healthy behaviors easier and more appealing. Since our founding in 2001, Rescue has been exclusively focused on researching, developing and implementing positive social change campaigns in public health. We provide research, strategy, creative, production, web, traditional media, social media, policy change, youth engagement and experiential marketing services to government, nonprofit, and health-care clients in over 25 states and provinces, as well as to federal government agencies.

Rescue’s health behavior change marketing campaigns focus on topics such as tobacco, obesity, substance and alcohol prevention; the promotion of exercise, eating healthy foods, early childhood development and after-school programs; and other topics that promote healthy living. Rescue’s behavior change campaigns focus on diverse populations within teen (13 - 17), young adult (18 - 26) and adult (18-plus populations in both rural and urban areas, resulting in a wide variety of campaign styles and strategies.

December Events

Graduating, Now What?
San Diego State University - Main Career Center

Date(s): Wed., Dec. 1, 3 - 4:15 p.m. PST

Any Handshake student with a link to this event can view through RSVP.

Contact: Natalia Peddycoart, Career Counselor - [email protected]

Graduating soon? Join us to learn specific steps as you continue or begin your job search. Topics include resume tips, interviewing and more

Managing Stress
San Diego State University – Career Services

Date(s): Friday, Dec. 3, Noon - 12:45 p.m. PST

Any Handshake student with a link to this event can view through RSVP.

Contact: Melissa Gonzalez, Recruiter - [email protected]

Learn to identify and manage stress through tools, exercises and practice.